Recall 01V011003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Defect in 1999-2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN VEHICLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,801 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V011003 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,801 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Safety Consequence
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V100002 | 2002 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN DIAMANTE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 15 | |
| 01V295002 | 2000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 87 | |
| 01V340002 | 1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8,887 | |
| 01V254002 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 345 | |
| 00V421003 | 1996 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5,164 | |
| 00V311002 | 1998 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 61,068 | |
| 00V225003 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2,996 | |
| 00V226002 | 1994 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 215 | |
| 00V299003 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 135 | |
| 00V123001 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1,199 |